The flood situation in Bihar's East Champaran deteriorated further on Friday as flood water entered Motihari town creating panic amongst the residents. Overnight rains led to further swelling of the Burhi Gandak river in Motihari after which water made its way into the town. "When we woke up in the morning we saw that flood water had entered our house. The flood water also submerged NH-28A at various places, snapping links of Motihari with Bettiah and Raxaul. AIR FORCE IN RESCUE AND RELIEF OPERATIONSIndian Air Force helicopters are in action to conduct extensive flood relief operations in Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh since the last four days.

Source: India Today August 18, 2017 15:59 UTC